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Minds Capital Podcast

Will Smith & Niklas James
Private Equity
Independent Sponsorship
Investment Strategy
Investment Strategies
Hair Cuttery
Guatemala
Crunch Fitness
Lower Middle Market
Covid-19
Distressed Investing
Minds Capital
Coltala Holdings
Retail Investors
Soccer
Deal Flow
Trust
Building Products
Self-Funded Search
Franchising
Multi-Location Retail

Your connection to the growing world of independent sponsors and deal-by-deal private equity.

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In celebration of our 50th episode, the 3 GPs of Minds Capital share their journey: the media-first strategy's role in creating a deal flow flywheel, behind-the-scenes from the podcast, learnings from high-velocity investing, and thoughts on the futu... more

Kevin Wong is the Chief Investment Officer at Lang Partners, a family office based in Dallas. With 15 years on the investment side of the lower-middle market, Kevin has built a reputation as one of the most active and respected LPs in the independent... more

Alan Baca and Dana Robinson explain how Verde Equity Partners is buy-and-building a scaled commercial landscaping platform using an operator-led playbook. Drawing from prior home services roll-ups, Verde warehoused their early deals and operates by m... more

NYC-based James Bohannon works at Belzberg & Co, a multi-family office with a keen eye to the independent sponsor asset class. Drawing on years of conference repetition and real world deal experience, James explains how family offices truly think abo... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Wong
Chief Investment Officer at Lang Partners
Lang Partners
Episode: A Family Office's View From 27 Platforms
Dana Robinson
Partner at Verde Equity Partners
Verde Equity Partners
Episode: A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
Alan Baca
Partner at Verde Equity Partners
Verde Equity Partners
Episode: A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
James Bohannon
Senior Vice President at Belzberg & Co., a family office
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Episode: Family Offices + Independent Sponsors = Strong Match
Mike Healy
Independent sponsor and founder of Gardner Standard
Gardner Standard
Episode: The 16-Year Path to a $175m Revenue Portfolio
Peter Lehrman
Founder and CEO of Axial
Axial
Episode: Axial’s Lessons From 10,000 Lower-Middle Market Deals
Dan Tamkin
Partner at Resurgent Capital Partners
Resurgent Capital Partners
Episode: Skipping $2m EBITDA Deals ("The Messy Middle")
Sam Turner
CEO of Advantos
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Episode: Financing Add-Ons Without New Equity
Craig Dupper
Founding partner of Elan Growth Partners, experienced in private equity
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Episode: “Partner Equity, Not Private Equity”

Hosts

Will Smith
Host and Partner at Minds Capital, known for insightful interviews focused on independent sponsorship and private equity.
Niklas James
Host and Partner at Minds Capital, providing a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial finance space.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    This is a great addition to the SMB podcast market. The independent sponsor model has received far too little attention. Thanks for shedding light on the space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BudFox87
    United States10 months ago
  • Svend Hansen

    Couldn’t follow the tips. Went bankrupt. Do not recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tildeeridubai
    Norway10 months ago
  • Another great show from Will Smith

    Will is a great interviewer, I have been a listener for a long time and it is easy to overlook how thoughtful his questions are because he has such a natural style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corporate_struggling
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Keep up the good work, Will & Niklas! Thank you for this terrific new resource for people, considering buying an operating their own business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plazure
    United Statesa year ago

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A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
Q: How can independent sponsors leverage their acquired assets for further growth?
They can utilize a warehousing strategy where they integrate their first successful acquisition into a fund structure to facilitate access to larger capital while showcasing their management capabilities to investors.
A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
Q: What are the key ingredients necessary for a successful roll-up play?
The key ingredients include retaining 100% of employees and customers, having a strong internal M&A and integration team, access to capital for continued acquisitions, and a well-established tech stack.
The 16-Year Path to a $175m Revenue Portfolio
Q: Mike, take us up to 2025. What does Gardner Standard look like today?
Healy shares that Gardner Standard currently operates eight portfolio companies and actively seeks new investments while remaining flexible in exits.
The 16-Year Path to a $175m Revenue Portfolio
Q: How do you find deals that have legal complexity?
Healy discusses leveraging relationships within the ecosystem around distressed businesses, including turnaround advisors and workout bankers.
The 16-Year Path to a $175m Revenue Portfolio
Q: Mike, let's begin with that evolution. Talk to us about the initial thesis of overlooked geographies and how and why that evolved.
Healy describes starting with a focus on geographic arbitrage but evolved his strategy to focus on legally complex deals due to increasing competition in previously overlooked markets.

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Focusing on the niche of independent sponsorship and deal-by-deal private equity, the content provides listeners with a wealth of insights from industry professionals and guests who share their journeys and strategies in the evolving landscape of investment. The discussions revolve around key themes such as due diligence, pricing strategies, relationship-building, and the importance of operational experience in successful sponsorship. Episodes feature a mix of expert interviews and host-led dialogues, making it appealing to entrepreneurs and investors seeking to deepen their understanding of the private equity sector. Unique insights on both traditional and innovative investment techniques are likely to enhance listener engagement, particul... more

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1. Kevin Wong
2. Dana Robinson
3. Alan Baca
4. James Bohannon
5. Mike Healy
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7. Dan Tamkin
8. Sam Turner

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